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Public commenter who lost home in Eaton Canyon fire urges faster hotel rebuilding; developers say conditional permits could expire this month

3804152 · June 10, 2025
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A resident who lost her home in the Eaton Canyon fire described evacuation and loss; the hotel project manager for a proposed Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham said conditional permits issued in December could expire at the end of the month, posing a potential showstopper for construction unless inspections and permit actions are completed.

During the public‑comment period at the June 15 Duarte City Council meeting, Sherry, who identified herself as a key member of the Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham project team, described fleeing a nearby wildfire that destroyed her home in Upper Hastings Ranch in Pasadena and recounted difficulty finding emergency lodging because hotels were full or without power.

"I lost everything. Only pajama and my life," Sherry said, describing the emotional impact…

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